Seized Items
Going abroad?............avoid contributing to the trade in endangered species.
Every year thousands of people bring illegal animal products into the Country, and most don't even realize that they are breaking the law. Many species of animals and plants are in danger of extinction because of excessive hunting and commercial exploitation.
If you are traveling out of Canada, you may be tempted to purchase wildlife products or even live animals. Be careful not to purchase items that you cannot legally bring back to Canada.
Wrappin About Reptiles has on display several
items on loan to us from the Federal Government of Canada,
all of which were confiscated from smugglers
as well as unsuspecting travelers.
CITES
The Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES) is an international agreement that
protects endangered and threatened species
of animals and plants from over-exploitation
by regulating their international trade.
Since 1973, more than 118 countries, including Canada, have signed the CITES agreement. These countries are working together to protect thousands of the world's most endangered and threatened species.
Want to learn more about CITES click here
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